Happy New Year to all you faithful Big Squid RC readers! Thank you for supporting our website in the past, as well as in 2024! Over at Team Associated they have started to tease their upcoming RC10B7 race buggy kit. To help introduce the new B7 buggy, Associated is releasing a series of videos. To start off the video series, [...]
If your TRX-4M is often pushed to the limits, you can give its motor some release with Injora’s new Aluminum Heat Sink for 180-size Motors. Easy to install, this heatsink will help your motor run cooler and will keep your rig running smoothly under extreme conditions. Made from machined aluminum, this heatsink features a black finish and can be popped onto [...]
G’day everyone! Depending on when this is published, either 2023 is coming to its end, or 2024 has just been born. Christmas has come and gone. Some of you had a great one, some of you regrettably not so. Christmas is probably either the best or the worst part of the year for a lot of us. In many cases [...]
It’s hard to deny that Axial has outdone itself with the release of the SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7. While this ultra-scale off-roader packs quite hefty visual punch, there’s always room for improvement. H-Tech Custom Products new Aluminum Tube Doors will add another layer of scale detail to this rock-ready machine. Made from CNC-machined aluminum, these tube doors will help elevate the [...]
As all our staffers at Big Squid get ready to wrap things up for 2023, we wish all our readers a Funtastic New Year! To help usher in the new year, Kyosho has dropped a new promo video for their 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Readyset. This beautiful machine from over 50 years ago has been faithfully reproduced for your [...]
It’s time to unbox the Team Associated MT12 Monster Van! Jeremy is really digging the scale and look of this new 1/12th scale monster, and you are about to see why! Enjoy the video, please make sure to like/comment/subscribe and all that good stuff!The Team Associated MT12 Monster Van has astreet priced at $219 and has a part number of #40008C. Use [...]
As we wrap up yet another year here at Big Squid RC, the news today includes new Hazard Wheel Replacement 24mm Hexes from our good friends at JConcepts. These replacement adapters make it quick and easy to fix stripped or damaged wheel hexes. Here are the highlights- * Fits JC #3425 Hazard wheels * Sold in sets of 4 * Easy, direct fit * [...]
Hey everyone, hope you’re in the middle of some very happy holidays! It’s time for one of my favorite blogs of the year- looking back at my predictions for the r/c monster truck space for the now-previous year and seeing what I got right and what I got wrong. I’ll go over my four main bullets below, but you can read [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts are Teazers 1/8th Scale Truck Tires. The Teazers are available in two different rubber compounds and were designed for hardcore outdoor racing action. Here are the highlights- * JConcepts original tread design * Strategically placed and innovative pin heights * Tiny blades of tread, dense assortment * 4.0” bead mounting size for 1/8th truck wheel compatibility * Carefully shaped carcass to [...]
New from JConcepts is the BIGFOOT 4 Louisville 1990 Ford F-250 Body With Accessories. This fully licensed BIGFOOT body is straight out of 1990 and is perfect for your next monster truck build. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts * BIGFOOT 4 Louisville theme licensed to JConcepts * Body measures 7.00” in width * 10.50” to 11.00” wheelbase * Fits [...]
New from Injora is their MB100 Brushed Mini 20A ESC for smaller-scale R/C crawlers. Designed to offer smooth, quiet performance, this looks like an exciting upgrade option from the R/C parts manufacturer. Featuring a waterproof/water-resistant design, this ESC offers improvements in low-speed and low-throttle input performance. On top of that, it offers ultra-quiet performance while under power. Injora states that the ESC [...]
Over at Yokomo they have announced the return of their classic Esprit RPM Motor 27T. This blast from the past is a perfect match to Yokomo’s recent release of their Super Dog Fighter. The Esprit 27T comes with an old school pink label and is perfect for your next vintage build. You can use this link to get full details on [...]
Over at Gmade they have posted a new teaser image of their upcoming Spider 1/10 Scale Rock Crawler. The Spider was designed from the ground up for outstanding performance, but we’ve still got some waiting to do for the final specifications. As we await more details, you can use this link to visit the official Gmade Website, or you can Click [...]
New from H-Tech Custom Products is their Magnetic Body Mount for the Redcat Ascent (HT-RE0006). This upgrade allows you to ditch the clips and switch to an easy-to-use rear body mount system for quick access to the internals of your crawler. Featuring a durable, aluminum handle, this body mount set replaces the need for traditional body posts and body clips. No [...]
Over at Traxxas they have announced that their Ford Fiesta ST Rally will now start shipping with their BL-2s Brushless Power System. The BL-2s brushless system gives the Fiesta ST Rally car serious power, plus the car gets the Traxxas Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit for even more durability. Check out these highlights- * Officially licensed clipless body * Long lasting BL-2s [...]
